Anonymity has value for saying things that are edgy, less reputable, or simply devil's advocate. It's why I don't entirely dismiss the concept of intelligent trolls: they promote stoicism and heterogeneity in comments.
At the same time, people can't just be empty corporate vessels, and need to be able to show their face and make statements publicly that prove you won't be destroyed by a lynch mob.
Never let people know who you are was also pretty old advice, yet look where we are now. Goddamn iPhone normies ruined a perfectly good thing.
Honestly, I think it could go either way.
Anonymity has value for saying things that are edgy, less reputable, or simply devil's advocate. It's why I don't entirely dismiss the concept of intelligent trolls: they promote stoicism and heterogeneity in comments.
At the same time, people can't just be empty corporate vessels, and need to be able to show their face and make statements publicly that prove you won't be destroyed by a lynch mob.
Trolls are a sign of a healthy ecosystem. A good troll is a valued member of the community. I have seen this many times over the years.
It's like a predator in the relatively calm wilderness.